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Penguins’ bottom 6 searching for more scoring punchVideo
Mike Sullivan has made it clear that he is not a fan of comparisons being made between this and last year’s Pittsburgh Penguins club. “(The media) continues to want to talk about last season, and I really have no interest in talking about last season,” the coach said ahead of...
Penguins recall forward Radim Zohorna from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins added a new face Friday afternoon in the hopes of revitalizing a group of bottom-six forwards that has lacked offensive production so far, as winger Radim Zohorna was recalled from Wilkes-Barre Scranton of the American Hockey League. Zohorna, 27, played in four preseason games for the Penguins,...
Penguins’ Kris Letang, Noel Acciari return to practice, expect to play in St. Louis
The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to have avoided the early-season scare of losing one of their top players to injury. Defenseman Kris Letang missed practice Thursday and after the Penguins wrapped up their drills for the day, coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Letang was being evaluated for an unspecified injury. Thankfully...
5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 8: Traditionally tough Parkway lives up to reputation
The Parkway Conference was traditionally considered among the best battles in WPIAL football, and this year’s version has lived up to that reputation. With two weeks left in the regular season, four teams have one conference loss or less: Aliquippa (5-0), Montour (4-1), Central Valley (4-1) and West Allegheny (4-1)....
Mark Madden: ESPN deserves ridicule for Evgeni Malkin-snubbing top players list
The compilation of rankings (lists, Top 10s, Mount Rushmores, etc.) is both a staple and the bane of the modern sports “journalism” existence. Such endeavors are well-read but lazy. You jot names/teams/events down until you’ve reached your prescribed number. It’s easy to generate debate, especially with yourself to start. You...
Friday Football Footnotes: Aaron Donald quells talk of a Pittsburgh return; Steelers look for a 1st in L.A.
This week’s “Friday Football Footnotes” takes a look at the prospect of Aaron Donald ever playing in Pittsburgh again. Steelers fans are hoping to witness a first in Los Angeles. Plus, we check out the rest of the landscape in local college action and the AFC North. No story here...
No. 7 Penn State, No. 3 Ohio State clash in toughest test yet for Big Ten East rivalsVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Halfway through the season, Ryan Day says he’s still learning about his No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes. The fifth-year coach should know a lot more Saturday when the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) get a visit from No. 7 Penn State (6-0, 3-0) in a matchup of...
Pitt’s Dayon Hayes leads Tackle Cancer initiative for Panthers defense
For Pitt defensive lineman Dayon Hayes, it was a simple community outreach trip. Going to a hospital with a few posters to sign. Hand out a few tickets to the patients. Thank a few of the nurses on duty. As a person who mashes their body at top speed against...
Riverhounds plan to use home field to their advantage in playoff opener
It’s been five years since the Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted a playoff game in front of fans, so a fervent atmosphere is expected Saturday night when Detroit City FC comes to Highmark Stadium for a USL Championship first-round game. That’s an element that Hounds coach Bob Lilley wants to use as...
Pitt Take 5: Panthers, Demon Deacons try to salvage disappointing seasons
Maybe those outside of Pittsburgh and Winston-Salem, N.C., won’t pay much attention, but Pitt (2-4, 1-2) and Wake Forest (3-3. 0-3) will line up Saturday for a game carrying major importance for both underperforming ACC programs. After meeting for the ACC championship two years ago, neither team is even close...
Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon goes for his 4th straight 100-yard rushing game at West VirginiaVideo
Oklahoma State (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) at West Virginia (4-2, 2-1 Big 12), 3:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN) Line: West Virginia by 3½, according to FanDuel SportsBook. Series record: Oklahoma State leads 9-5. What’s at stake? Oklahoma State is going after its third straight victory. West Virginia saw its four-game winning...
Trevor Lawrence comes through late as Jaguars hold off Saints
NEW ORLEANS — Travis Etienne ran for two touchdowns, Foyesade Oluokun returned an interception for a score, and Christian Kirk’s 44-yard touchdown after a short catch over the middle lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned...
Astros pull even in ALCS with blowout win over Rangers in Game 4Video
ARLINGTON, Texas — José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4 on Thursday night. Houston, which led 3-0 only four batters into the...
Bengals looking for more scoring from Joe Burrow, offense after bye weekVideo
CINCINNATI — After winning the AFC North in consecutive seasons and returning most of their starters, the Cincinnati Bengals were expected to make a deep run into the playoffs. But a team that is fortunate to be 3-3 at its bye week hasn’t dazzled anyone. Joe Burrow has battled a...
Flames prospect Topi Ronni, 19, being investigated for rape in native FinlandVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Calgary Flames prospect Topi Ronni informed his Finnish Elite League team on Thursday that he is under investigation for a rape allegation that occurred two years ago in his native Finland. In an announcement posted on its website, Tappara Tampere said Ronni is stepping away from team...
Ketel Marte hits walk-off single in 9th as D-backs beat Phillies, close to 2-1 in NLCSVideo
PHOENIX — More than 15 minutes after the game, Ketel Marte stood at his clubhouse locker, gulping water while trying to finally catch his breath after delivering the Arizona Diamondbacks’ latest clutch postseason moment. “After my hit, I sprinted so hard,” Marte said, shaking his head. Marte capped a three-hit...
Next on the Tee: Clark Dennis talks about playing at Oakmont, winning Senior Italian Open titles
This week on the Next on the Tee podcast, Chris Mascaro is joined by LPGA Top 50 instructor Debbie O’Connell; Simon Millington, CEO for MacGregor, Ram, Ben Hogan and Zebra Golf; two-time Senior Italian Open champion Clark Dennis; Power2Golf co-founder and CMO Steve Fluke; and our resident director of instruction...
Reports: Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo won’t play at ChicagoVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not play Sunday because of a back injury when Las Vegas visits the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports Thursday. Either 15-year veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell will start for Las Vegas. Hoyer played the second half of Sunday’s 21-17...
T.J. Watt added to Steelers injury report
A day after having about as clean a midseason injury report as possible, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday had an addition Thursday. A big name, too. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt did not practice for what was listed as a heel injury. Watt, the NFL’s co-leader in sacks, was not listed...
WNBA fines Liberty for breaking media access rules following championship loss to the Aces
The WNBA fined the New York Liberty $25,000 after some of their players declined media interviews following the team’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the clinching game of the league finals. Liberty players Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney were also fined $2,000 each by the WNBA...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson practices after missing 2 games with a shoulder injury; could face ColtsVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson tested his injured right shoulder in practice for the first time in nearly weeks Thursday, moving him closer to starting this week after he missed two games. Watson has been dealing with a strained rotator cuff, an injury that has prevented him...
Pitt notebook: Pat Narduzzi calls sign-stealing in college football ‘crappy sportsmanship’
Pat Narduzzi said sign-stealing “happens all the time” in college football, specifically pointing to his time at the University of Cincinnati from 2004-2006 when he heard reports of a Big East opponent filming during games. Narduzzi declined to identify the Big East school in question, but he said it wasn’t...
Najee Harris used bye break to watch film in attempt to improve Steelers running game
Before he left Pittsburgh to enjoy his bye weekend in Atlanta, Najee Harris sat down to watch film of the Steelers running game through the first five weeks. He had a similar routine last year when he presented his findings to offensive coordinator Matt Canada. This time, Harris wasn’t alone....
Is this the week Joey Porter Jr.’s playing time takes a leap for Steelers?
For what it’s worth, the messaging has changed regarding the prospects for one of the greatest sources of angst among Pittsburgh Steelers fans: extra playing time for rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. It’s been a weekly question for defensive coordinator Teryl Austin — will Porter get deployed more often and...
Penguins place forward Jansen Harkins on waivers
After playing four games with the Pittsburgh Penguins to begin the 2023-24 season, forward Jansen Harkins was placed on waivers Thursday, per Cap Friendly. If no team claims him by 2 p.m. Friday, Harkins, who carries a cap hit of $850,000, can be assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey...
